The Leonardo case reveals that politics demands loyalty from managers, regardless of their performance in the field and their market appreciation. It's a flaw in public companies, but even in private ones, things aren't always rosy.
The extension was decided "to allow for the completion of the planned activities and to continue discussions between the parties." Here are the points of the dossier that remain to be finalized, according to analysts.
According to the Platform for the Safety of Journalists report, Italy faces growing pressure on the press, including political influence, public media and defamation, in an increasingly hostile European context.
It's not just pop songs. With an economic impact of over €252 million and 1.300 jobs created, the Sanremo Festival has become a money-making machine.
Carràmba, what a surprise! He fulfilled a public service role: he told the story of a slice of Italy forced to emigrate, he brought two continents closer together in the spirit of hope and sharing. And in remembering Raffaella, the emotion never ends…
The RAI reform is entering its final stages with 11 proposed laws and a parliamentary clash expected. The government is aiming for a swift resolution, but the opposition is challenging the bill, raising concerns about the concession, license fee, and appointments.
Ten RAI reform proposals are currently under consideration by the Senate, but the EMFA is demanding swift decisions. The key issue remains the license fee. Brussels is watching.
Six councilors elected by Parliament, one by the staff, none by the Government: here is the new bill for the reform of the radio and television system presented by FI. How will FdI and Lega react?
On Saturday 29 March, starting at 23.30:3 p.m., Rai XNUMX will broadcast a special of the program "O anche no, da vicino nessuno è normale", hosted by Paola Severini Melograni, on the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day, which is celebrated…
Crime, on television, always pays well. From the Vermicino well to the most sensational cases of crime news, TV has serially brought us to the scene of the bloodiest and most debated murders: since it was understood…
Consulta, white smoke after negotiations between the parties until late at night: the four missing judges of the Constitutional Court have been elected, they are Marini, Luciani, Cassinelli and Sandulli. Will the agreement now open a glimmer of hope for the new Rai leaders?
Sanremo 2025 has arrived. The festival is not just music, but a money machine with a huge economic impact. Here are all the numbers of a festival that is aiming for a new record in audience ratings and takings
With the renewal of the Rai Concession until 2027 on the horizon, the public company faces crucial challenges: from governance reform to the fight for resources, through the future of its editorial offering. Economic difficulties and growing competition threaten the…
The debate on the reform of the Italian audiovisual system is at a standstill due to political differences, with the expiration of the Rai Concession in 2027. What future for the Public Service between governance, funding and the need to adapt to new technologies?
In April 2027, the concession with which the State assigns to Rai the exclusive performance of the public radio, television and multimedia service throughout the national territory will expire. From this perspective, it will be important to understand what the problems are and…
After the Ligurian Regional Administrative Court's ruling, many are wondering about the future of Sanremo. What is certain is that for Rai losing the Festival would mean giving up a golden goose. Let's do some math
The government majority splits over the reduction of the Rai license fee, which remains anchored to 90 euros (instead of going down to 70 as proposed by the League). FI votes with the opposition. In the background, the opposition between Salvini and Tajani. Meloni:…
Change at the top of Repubblica and the Gedi group: Orfeo is the new director in place of Molinari, Elkann hands over the presidency to Scanavino, his trusted man. The company: "New phase for greater focus and rigor in the management of the…
The M5S leader, Conte, sinks the broad field: "It no longer exists", he said on TV, concretizing a rift that impacts the alliance in view of the Regionals. Hard blow for Schlein. The reactions from the PD. And Renzi: "We do not accept vetoes"
With two kicks to the wide field of Schlein (Rai and Liguria), the former prime minister Giuseppe Conte is revealing himself - like Mélenchon in France - the most precious ally of the right, sensationally put back in the game in Liguria
For Giuseppe Conte and AVS the scent of power in Rai was stronger than any broad-based project and Meloni smiles
Rai, the deadlock has been broken, the names of the new members of the board of directors have been announced by Parliament and the Ministry of Economy. Rossi will be the new CEO, Agnes is moving towards the presidency if she overcomes the obstacle in the Supervisory Authority. Schedules, industrial plan and appointments at the top…
From today, August 28, Italian TV will switch to the new DVB-T2 standard and Hevc coding for better images. Recent televisions are already compatible; the others require a decoder. Here are the details
Green light from the Council of Ministers to the Omnibus law decree: flat tax for Scrooges who decide to transfer their tax domicile to Italy, contributions for displaced people from Scampia and simplifications on renewables. Daria Perrotta at the helm of the Accounting Department…
General confirmation at the top of the CDP and complete change in the FS: this is the menu of public appointments scheduled for 27 June. Then it will be Rai's turn: here's who's in the running
Rai, Fs and Cdp: everything postponed until after the elections. Appointments will only be made in mid-June. This is what the prime minister wants in order to be able to decide on the choice of leaders alone
The Democratic Party is threatening to no longer appear on Tg1 as a sign of protest against too many reports on the scandals in Bari and Turin. What an incredible gift to the right
Energy day and "M'illumino di meno" give a boost to the reduction of energy consumption. The aim is also to have the Tout Eiffel shut down in the year of the Olympics in Paris
Sanremo 2024 was the record edition. The share reached its highest level since 1995, the collection was record-breaking and the economic impact grew by 6 million - All the numbers from the Festival
The victory of Mango's daughter offers a surprise on the final evening. The fifth Amadeus festival closes with record ratings and takings. The final was watched by more than 14 million spectators
Sanremo 6 begins on Tuesday 2024 February, a highly anticipated event which has turned into a very profitable business for Rai. Let's do the math at the Festival
The Revenue Agency has announced the new amounts for those who have the charge on their bill and explained the payment methods for particular cases. Here's everything you need to know
Enac and Rai promote inclusion at airports with the program "O Anche No". The initiative involves 25 Italian airports and will be inaugurated on 19 December in Rome
The leader of the Five Star Movement has drawn up in "la Repubblica" a list of proscription for Prime Minister Meloni for a purge of the most controversial figures in the Government, but one name is surprisingly missing from the list: that of Minister Lollobrigida, the "brother-in-law of Italy ".…
A special of "O Anche No" by Paola Severini Melograni dedicated to Senegal and the extraordinary life of Elena Iannotta Malagodi is broadcast tonight on Rai 3
It is grotesque that the football betting fever revolves around an ambiguous character like Fabrizio Corona and that the TV channels invite him every evening by shelling out a lot of money which in the case of Rai is public.
It is the first time that an Italian citizen enters the supervisory body of the largest radio and television publisher in the United Kingdom. Money: "Honored for the role, BBC is a point of reference on the world scene". The role is compatible with his role as President of Rai
The prime minister has almost all the TV information on her side and an important part of the newspapers - It happened like this even when the left governed and RAI dominated but with a fundamental difference: then RAI was counterbalanced by the networks...
The outline of the new contract has arrived in RAI's surveillance. The KPIs appear for the first time. Rai as Digital Media Company. The "specific obligations" become an attachment
The exodus of well-known faces from Rai programs continues: the autumn schedules will be presented in Naples on 7 July, and the wait to understand what the public service will focus on for next season is very high. News also at Mediaset
The centre-right, like previous governments, has largely parceled out Rai but who pays if the ratings of new programs drop?
The vote passes by majority. The abstention of the M5S councilor was decisive. Here are all the nominations from newspapers to genres, to subsidiaries - Annunziata resigns from Rai
While the controversy over Fabio Fazio's farewell to Rai where he worked for forty years rages, the board gives the green light (for a short while) to Roberto Sergio as CEO
Agreement reached after last week's controversy. At the next CDM, the choice of the next head of the Guardia di Finanza will also be formalized, who will be Andrea De Gennaro
Carlo Fuortes (Rome, 5 September 1959) is an Italian public official and economist. He has a degree in Statistics and Economics from the University of Rome "La Sapienza". He is a manager and economist of culture, he has carried out studies and consultancy…
The CEO of Rai Carlo Fuortes communicated his resignation to the Minister of Economy and Finance - Among the possible replacements is Roberto Sergio
New chapter in the political division of seats at yesterday's Council of Ministers: changes at the top of Rai and Inps and Inail and soon in the Guardia di Finanza and in the State Police
Died this morning at the age of 84. Costanzo was not only a TV host and journalist but also a writer, screenwriter, creator of television programs and author of musical lyrics. In 1993 he suffered an attack for his commitment against…
Marco Mengoni triumphs in Sanremo with Two Lives - Zelensky in the letter read by Amedeus: "Ukraine will win the war, that day I would like the winner of Sanremo in Kiev" - 66% share for the final
All ready for Sanremo 2023. The curtain opens on the 7rd edition of the Festival on Tuesday 73 February. A central event for Rai's budget. From the fees of Amadeus, Ferragni & Co. to advertising sales, here are all the numbers of the event
According to the Mediobanca Research Area, global revenues driven by streaming will grow in 2022, while there is a decline in Italy. Rai has the lowest license fee in Europe
The new channel Rai Italia arrives from 15 September, on which the transmission "Casa Italia" will start from 19 - Finally, from October, a new platform arrives online: "Rai Italy"
To deal with economic uncertainties, Rai - according to the Business Observatory coordinated by Riccardo Gallo - has only two options: increase debts or the license fee, starting as early as 2022 - But politics could choose other paths
Strong denunciation of the Director General of Rai on the inadequacy of talk shows to favor political and cultural analysis: usually they are only bullfights. Not only on Rai but also on Mediaset and La7
Giving up the controlling stake in Ray Way puts Rai Supervision in fibrillation. From resignation at the top to political incursions, the chronicle of a difficult project
The Prime Minister's Decree authorizing Rai to sell the controlling stake in Rai Way has been published in the Official Gazette, but many obstacles still remain for the creation of the tower hub
The decree signed by Draghi overcomes the stop imposed by the law approved in 2014 by the Renzi government and paves the way for potential integration with Ei Towers
According to rumors reported by Repubblica, the government is about to issue a provision that would allow Rai to drop below 51% of the tower company
Having overcome the euphoria of the record audiences of Sanremo 2022, a phase of great and complex regulatory and production commitment begins for Rai which, inevitably, will be reflected on the entire national audiovisual context
David Sassoli, 66 years old, President of the European Parliament, one of the highest institutional offices and already a well-known face of Rai for having been presenter and deputy director of Tg1, has passed away due to complications deriving from a dysfunction of the immune system
The rumors about the merger between Rai Way and Ei Towers are back. Beyond the official confirmations (which are missing) a strategic issue remains at stake for both Mediaset and Rai. But it is on the fiber network that…
Today's strike by journalists from all Rai mastheads against the lack of an information plan and cuts to nighttime editions is the sign of a profound malaise that has widespread responsibilities - Here's how they are distributed…
"Stories of Digital Risorgimento" arrives on Raiplay from 7 December: eight episodes that tell the experiences of those who have been able to use technology to overcome some difficulties indirectly linked to Covid
After days of tensions and controversies, the balance has been found on the appointments that the CEO Fuortes will present to the board tomorrow - Here are the new directors
The genre reform of Rai, proposed by the new CEO Carlo Fuortes, has launched a very complex phase of state television, whose main emergency, however, remains the economic-financial one: here's how things stand
The announcement by Economy Minister Franco. Two top-level professionals arrive in Viale Mazzini. The Lega-M5S era ends. Now we focus on the relaunch. Divided parties
INTERVIEW with LUCA POLONI, Chief Technology Officer of the Mediaset Group - "The start of refarming must be managed with flexibility" - "Distribution models must be rethought in view of the convergence and hybridization between broadcast and broadband" - "A shared CDI is the…
There are still tenders to complete and the new bonus for the scrapping of old televisions to be unlocked in order to reach the finish line of the transition to the new digital terrestrial system, but what is most missing is an adequate information campaign: there is no…
Dario Scannapieco (formerly EIB) at the helm of Cassa depositi e prestiti and Luigi Ferraris (formerly Terna) at that of the FS: these are the latest and highly anticipated appointments of Prime Minister Draghi who has once again chosen discontinuity without looking into…
Barring last-minute surprises, the prime minister is oriented towards changing the top management of the Cassa depositi e prestiti and of the Ferrovie dello Stato and, further on, of Rai - Here are the candidates in the running
INTERVIEW WITH STEFANO CICCOTTI, Chief Technology Officer of Rai - Beyond the appointments and the general reform, for Rai but also for the entire telecommunications system 2021 is a year of great transformations - The refarming…
In the Government's nomination dossier there are not only the renewals of the subsidiaries - starting with the CDP and the Fs - but around fifty other positions in public bodies and bodies that are coveted by many: here's what…
The two companies are partners in a project that will tell the stories of Italians who reinvented themselves thanks to digital during the pandemic. Tim's president Salvatore Rossi: "The new alphabet is digital"
The accounts in the red and declining audiences worry the Government, which wants to replace the expiring heads of public TV. Network directors and Tg will follow in cascade - Eleonora Andreatta is in pole position
The minister of innovation and the CEO of Rai spoke via videoconference. Here are the topics on the table: from multimedia contents to the towers, to the digitization of the company, to the turning point of DvB-T2, for viale Mazzini an opportunity not to be missed
How much do hosts and guests earn? How much is the advertising revenue? Here are data and estimates on the economic side of the Sanremo Festival 2021 - Tim sole sponsor of the Festival
Let's start with the end title: “We will enter the homes of the Italians who want to follow us and we will experience a unique and unrepeatable emotion with them. This is the magic of the Prima della Scala that this moment, however uncertain and difficult, cannot and…
Even public TV has to deal with the effects of the pandemic: rising debts, lower license fees and less advertising. An "unsustainable" situation according to CEO Salini. Today Minister Gualtieri in the Supervision Commission and meets on…
The Government is thinking of a summit on TV, Rai reform, TLC and the single network for November 18, but at present the differences between Pd and M5S are still wide
Intriguing interview by Fabiano Fabiani, former number 1 of Finmeccanica, with Sole 24 Ore: from Rai to public industry and DC, from the sale of Alfa Romeo to dialectical relations with Mario Draghi
Both Mediaset and Rai show interest in the fiber network company Tim is working on with the government's blessing, which however risks becoming an even more complicated road - For Mediaset, a lot will depend on the negotiation...
Trio of meetings in sight: the Agcom board and the Boards of Mediaset and Rai. On the table the theme of the single network and the removal of restrictions on Vivendi in the capital of the Biscione
The presentation of the new schedules coincides this year with the post-Covid phase and the changes it has brought about. Swooping Tlc, soaring video on demand and Sky attacking broadband
Today 22 April 2020 at 19.10 on the occasion of Earth Day, Rai Storia proposes the documentary film "The salt of the earth", for the "Author's documentaries" cycle. For forty years, Salgado has been crossing the continents in the footsteps of a humanity in full change.…
A new schedule with 100 lessons of 30 minutes and special programming dedicated to those who will have to take the high school exam: the battleship Rai, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, takes the field with #lascuolanonsiferma and provides contents…
Raffaello. The sensitive genius" is the documentary promoted by the Marche Region, produced by Sydonia Production and which will be broadcast on RAI 3, on April 5, 2020, at 23.50 pm, at the stroke of midnight, to celebrate the 500th anniversary of…
With the outbreak of the coronavirus, Rai and the country are rediscovering and reaffirming the role of the public service. Witness the large audiences and the continuous appeals to the company in viale Mazzini to do better and more coming from…
The coronavirus emergency forced the Rai board of directors to postpone the business plan and the reorganization of management by genre. But, in the absence of adequate resources, it seems more like a de profundis than a postponement
The Mediobanca Research Area has found that the turnover of the Italian radio and television sector is growing despite the drop in advertising, but the advance of Broadbrand TV is inexorable.
A few days before the end of the Festival it is possible to take stock of an event that this year has beaten all expectations - Here are all the figures for Sanremo 2020
The 70th edition of the Sanremo Festival is underway - Between cachet, advertising and super guests, let's do the math in the Festival's pocket
66 years have passed since the arrival of television in Italy: it was a real revolution, which helped the country to break down illiteracy and achieve linguistic unity
The bonds are of the senior unsecured type and have a five-year maturity - Moody's rating on Rai is Baa3, with a negative outlook
The bonds will be launched on the market by the end of the year and will have a 5-year maturity - The purpose of the issue is not yet clear, but hypotheses abound
The new version of RaiPlay was presented yesterday, the Rai streaming platform which aims to represent a paradigm shift in terms of technology and which, unlike that of Amazon, Netflix, Apple TV and so on, offers a…
Moderately positive European stock exchanges - Milan also up fractionally but without brilliant ideas - Banks in conflict, Anima rebounds
Since 16 December 2018, Auditel has been measuring television ratings not only on digital terrestrial television but on all digital devices: PCs, smartphones, connected TVs and tablets. And the results....
The grillina motion passes against the double role of the president of Rai, also at the helm of Raicom - The League votes against, but finds itself in the minority - Di Maio asks to reform Rai to separate it from politics
Despite having an indisputable industrial logic, the pole of broadcast towers now seems to have lost ground - The scenario for broadband towers is completely different
The agreement will have a duration of 24 months and envisages that the three companies will work jointly to develop new generation digital services related to ultra-broadband networks.
